Abstract:
Methods of charging an electrochromic device includes post assembly charging using a sacrificial redox agent, lithium diffusion into an electrode from a lithium layer or salt bridge charging, or pre assembly charging using proton photoinjection into an electrode.
Abstract:
An electrochromic device and method, the device including a light transmissive first substrate, a working electrode disposed on the first substrate, a counter electrode, a solid state electrolyte layer disposed between the counter electrode and the working electrode, a light transmissive second substrate disposed on the counter electrode, and a Bragg reflector configured to selectively reflect UV radiation away from the working electrode.
Abstract:
An electrochromic device and method, the device including: a first transparent conductor layer; a working electrode disposed on the first transparent conductor layer and including nanostructures; a counter electrode; a solid state electrolyte layer disposed between the counter electrode and the working electrode; and a second transparent conductor layer disposed on the counter electrode. The nanostructures may include transition metal oxide nanoparticles and/or nanocrystals configured to tune the color of the device by selectively modulating the transmittance of near-infrared (NIR) and visible radiation as a function of an applied voltage to the device.
Abstract:
A liquid crystal display (LCD) and a display device are disclosed. The LCD is provided with a plurality of pixel units; each pixel unit includes a plurality of sub-pixel units for displaying different colors; quantum dot (QD) layers capable of allowing backlight to run through are disposed at positions of an array substrate, corresponding to the sub-pixel units of at least one color of the pixel units; the QD layers are excited by ultraviolet light in sunlight and emit light which at least is of the color of the sub-pixel units; and color filters are disposed between the QD layers and the opposing substrate. The LCD has enhanced display brightness and higher outdoor viewability in the case of outdoor display.
Abstract:
An electrochromic device includes a first flexible or rigid plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface comprises a first conductive material; and the front surface, the rear surface, or both the front surface and the rear surface of the first substrate comprises a gas diffusion barrier; and a second flexible or rigid plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the front surface comprises a second conductive material, wherein the first substrate is joined to the second substrate by a sealing member, where the rear surface of the first substrate and the front surface of the second substrate with the sealing member define a chamber therebetween.
Abstract:
A color adjustment method includes obtaining a current color gamut mode of a pixel, converting the current color gamut mode of the pixel to a preset color gamut mode to obtain a blue component of the pixel in the preset color gamut mode, and performing an intensity weakening adjustment on the blue component of the pixel in the preset color gamut mode.
Abstract:
A polarizer includes a base substrate, a polarizing layer disposed on the base substrate and including a plurality of first linear extensions spaced apart from each other, and an ultraviolet (UV)-blocking layer including a plurality of second linear extensions spaced apart from each other and crossing the first linear extensions. The polarizer may block an external UV light.
Abstract:
A self-powered variable transmittance optical device, such as a smart window or other device, and associated method are provided. The device comprises one or more transparent substrates, with a switching material disposed thereon or therebetween. The switching material may be a hybrid photochromic/electrochromic material capable of transitioning from a first transmittance state to a second transmittance state with application of electricity, and from second state to first state due to another stimulus, such as UV radiation. Electrodes are coupled to the switching material for applying electricity. An electrical system provides for controllable application of the electricity, and may store energy. Energy is provided by an energy-harvesting power source such as a solar cell or other photovoltaic source, or array thereof, or another device for harvesting vibrational or thermal energy. Energy harvesting, energy storage capacity and/or switching material may be configured to provide at least a predetermined level of device operability.
Abstract:
An apparatus for adjusting tint level by producing varying degrees of ultraviolet light is provided. The apparatus includes a window, a plurality of ultraviolet lights, a sensor, and an integrated control key. The window includes at least a transparent interior pane and a transparent exterior pane. A plurality of ultraviolet lights are disposed on the exterior pane of the window. The ultraviolet lights are molded onto an outer perimeter of the exterior pane. A sensor may be coupled to the ultraviolet lights. The sensor is configured to detect an output of the ultraviolet lights. An integrated control key is coupled to the sensor and is configured to be user controlled to adjust the tint percentage produced by the ultraviolet lights on the windshield.
Abstract:
The present disclosure proposes a method for curing a sealant in manufacturing of a liquid crystal panel. The liquid crystal panel includes an array substrate, a color filter substrate and a liquid crystal layer between the array substrate and the color filter substrate, a first film layer capable of blocking light is arranged on the side of the color filter substrate facing the liquid crystal layer, and a sealant is arranged between the array substrate and the color filter substrate outside the liquid crystal layer, and the method includes: step 1, removing a portion of the first film layer corresponding to the sealant; and step 2, applying UV from one side of the color filter substrate of the liquid crystal panel to irradiate the sealant, thus curing the sealant. The present disclosure also proposes a liquid crystal panel.